What was the Cold War and what were its main causes?

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The text discusses the Cold War, its origins, and its significance, particularly focusing on the geopolitical struggle between the USA and the USSR following World War II.

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The Cold War was a geopolitical and ideological struggle between the USA and USSR from 1946 to 1991.

The Cold War (1946-1991) was a geopolitical and ideological struggle for supremacy between the USA and the USSR. Major causes included ideological differences (communism vs. democracy) and geopolitical tensions post-World War II.

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The Cold War (1946-1991) was a geopolitical and ideological struggle for supremacy between the USA and the USSR. Major causes included ideological differences (communism vs. democracy) and geopolitical tensions post-World War II.

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The term 'Cold War' refers to the lack of large-scale direct military conflict but includes indirect confrontations through proxies and ideological clashes.

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A common mistake is to think the Cold War involved direct military combat between the USA and USSR.

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